FORT MYERS BEACH TRAVEL GUIDE

Fort Myers Beach is a popular yet small beach town located just outside south the city of Fort Myers, Florida, known for it's floury, soft white sand beach that stretches the entire length of Estero Island from north to south on the Gulf of Mexico.

Fort Myers Beach is a popular spot for snowbirds who like a more lively and beach town atmosphere compared to nearby Sanibel, spring breakers from colleges in the south-east, and even high school spring breakers. While each hotel or vacation rental has their own calendar that does vary slightly, high season generally starts in December and lasts through April, although November and May are also great times to be at the beach.

There are a number of activities from boat & jet ski rentals to the Key West Express ferry, and plenty of places to stay from vacation rentals and resorts to bed and breakfasts and hotels in Fort Myers Beach to fit almost anyone's interests while visiting this beautiful part of Florida. Key West is also only a 3 hour ferry ride (or 30 minute plane ride) away and you can drive or boat to a number of other islands with distinct different vibes if you are looking to explore.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach officially covers 6.2 square miles, although 2.9 of those square miles are water and part of the Florida Intracoastal Waterway. The remaining portion is made up of Estero Island, San Carlos Island and a small part of "mainland" Florida, although many visitors to the area spend their entire time on Estero Island.

First time visitors may benefit by reading about getting to Fort Myers Beach to make their trip hopefully a little bit easier.

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Bowditch Point Park

Bowditch Point Park is a nice, clean beach and inland park located at the north tip of Estero Island. If you’re coming from the mainland on San Carlos Blvd, drive over the bridge to the island and turn right at your first opportunity and head to the very end of the road and you’ve arrived. […]

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Calusa Ghost Tours

Calusa Ghost tours operates the only stand at Bowditch Point Park where you can buy snacks, rent bikes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUP) or go on a tour. Most of their tours are non-motorized (like kayak fishing). Bike Rental Rates $10 – 4 hours $15 – Until close (4 hours +) Kayak Rental Rates […]

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Hooters

Hooters is one of only a few chain restaurants in Fort Myers Beach, but the atmosphere is different than other Hooters I have been to, since it does have a more casual feel (if that’s possible) with the outside seating and beach-cabin-style exterior. It’s located on the beach side of Estero Blvd, just past the […]

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The Beacon Beachfront Bed And Breakfast

Lying adjacent to Adventure water sports, the Beacon Beachfront offers continental breakfast, free wi-fi connection and nicely decorated rooms. This oceanfront resort has comfortable rooms, each equipped with cable TV, tea and coffee makers and more. They also offer a launderette on site. The Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast located at Fort Myers Beach features […]

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Palm Terrace Resort

Lying on Estero Island, the Palm Terrace Resort has spacious apartments each with a private balcony. Some apartments also feature a private terrace. The heated outdoor pool, spacious apartments and tourist centers within a walking distance are some key features of the resort. Each apartment at the Palm Terrace Resort has a fully equipped kitchen, […]

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Shipwreck Motel

Just spare a 2 minute walk and you will reach the Fort Myers Beach from this motel. The Big M Casino takes a 5 minute walk from the palce. With 2 heated outdoor swimming pools, a nicely done kitchenette equipped with refrigerator and microwave, the Shipwrek Motel Inc. is ideal for a small family vacation. […]

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